Record the following

Impact on cell activity:

Removes some or all cancer cells/tissues

Materials and Equipment:

Surgeon, various surgical tools, nurse, lighting, anesthesia, EKG machine, pre-op, bed and sheets, IV tubes, Isotonic IV fluid, various materials needed for recovery.

Side effects:

The 6 most common side effects, pain, fatigue, loss of appetite, bleeding, infection, and Lymphedema. Lymphedema is the dissection of lymph nodes. When removing or dissecting lymph nodes, lymphatic fluid builds up in the surrounding tissue causing them to swell, this is lymphedema. This can result in pain, discomfort and tightness. The surgeon will discuss your risk of getting Lymphedema.

Used when...:

When a tumor is localized